Of Counsel

John Enoch

Solicitor Advocate

Languages

English
German

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John Enoch is Of Counsel in the Insurance & Reinsurance Group. He specialises in defending professionals against claims of negligence and/or breach of trust. Amongst a wide range of professions, John focuses particularly on claims against accountants, pension fund administrators, IFAs, insurance brokers, schools and voluntary organisations, as well as D&O claims.

Prior to joining CMS, John worked in senior positions in operations, finance and consultancy with multinational firms in publishing, technology and investment banking sectors.

Relevant experience

Accounting firm on defence against claims alleging failing to warn of risk of change to tax position and conflict of interest.
Accounting firm on defence against claims alleging negligent breach of duty to partners disposing of assets.
Directors of insolvent businesses accused of wrongful trading, achieving excellent outcomes through mediations.
Pension fund administrators on claims that investments should not have been accepted into SIPPs.
Pension fund administrator on claim that pension payments wrongly allocated between SSAS members.
Schools and professional/voluntary organisations against allegations of discrimination.
Insurers on coverage issues on claims against accountants.

Education

2009 – LPC (Distinction), BPP, London
2007 – LLB Hons (First Class), Open University

sectors

Insurance Directors’ & Officers’ Liability Financial Institutions Insurance Corporate Other Classes Education Professional Negligence Accountants & Actuaries Financial Services Professionals Insurance Brokers Pension Professionals

Insights

Global Reach

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